Pod Save America

By Crooked Media

Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email transcripts@crooked.com.

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Democratic Party's Existential Crisis Requires Brand and Strategy Refresh

Jan 25, 2026

The Democratic Party faces an existential crisis, requiring a brand refresh and a forward-looking agenda on issues like AI to regain voter trust and secure sustained electoral control.

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Trump's Transactional Approach Undermines Global Stability and Democratic Norms

Trump's Transactional Approach Undermines Global Stability and Democratic Norms

Jan 23, 2026

Trump's transactional foreign policy and expanded ICE powers erode alliances and constitutional rights, creating a more unstable and dangerous world order driven by personal power.

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Trump's Transactional Governance: Tariffs, Pardons, and Weaponized Agencies

Trump's Transactional Governance: Tariffs, Pardons, and Weaponized Agencies

Jan 20, 2026

Trump's foreign policy treats global alliances and resources as commodities, creating transactional governance and eroding international trust.

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Federal Law Enforcement Weaponized Against Civil Liberties

Federal Law Enforcement Weaponized Against Civil Liberties

Jan 18, 2026

Federal agents weaponize law enforcement, bypassing legal norms and limiting recourse for constitutional violations. Discover how to restrict ICE entry and the fight to restore accountability.

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Trump Administration's Aggressive Tactics Galvanize Opposition and Expose Policy Failures

Trump Administration's Aggressive Tactics Galvanize Opposition and Expose Policy Failures

Jan 16, 2026

Federal agents terrorize Minneapolis, violating rights and creating a war zone. Justice Department investigations into victims' families, not agents, spark resignations and public outrage.

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Administration Undermines Institutions, Threatens Economic and Global Stability

Administration Undermines Institutions, Threatens Economic and Global Stability

Jan 13, 2026

The DOJ's investigation into Fed Chair Powell is political pressure, threatening Fed independence and economic stability, mirroring historical inflation and lost growth.

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2026: Democracy's Crossroads Amidst Institutional and Societal Shifts

2026: Democracy's Crossroads Amidst Institutional and Societal Shifts

Jan 11, 2026

Investigate potential investigations, economic sentiment tied to Trump, and Supreme Court rulings that could reshape policy, civil rights, and national identity by 2026.

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Administration Prioritizes Narrative Over Due Process, Erodes Trust

Administration Prioritizes Narrative Over Due Process, Erodes Trust

Jan 09, 2026

Administration's pattern of labeling victims as terrorists and defending ICE actions undermines due process, erodes public trust, and creates a dangerous precedent for accountability.

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Trump Administration's Overt Imperialism and Resource-Driven Foreign Policy

Trump Administration's Overt Imperialism and Resource-Driven Foreign Policy

Jan 06, 2026

Trump's administration pursues overt imperialism, prioritizing resource control like Venezuela's oil over democratic principles, signaling a transactional, power-based global dynamic.

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Exploiting Opponent's Emotional Triggers in Debate Preparation

Exploiting Opponent's Emotional Triggers in Debate Preparation

Jan 02, 2026

Mastering Trump means understanding his media persona and exploiting predictable reactions, not just debating policy. Control your opponent's emotions to win.

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Republican Strategy Shifts, Institutional Compromise, and Candidate Viability

Republican Strategy Shifts, Institutional Compromise, and Candidate Viability

Dec 30, 2025

Major institutions surprisingly prioritized self-interest over principles when facing political pressure, revealing a systemic erosion of integrity.

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2025 Pundies: Grim Retrospective on Political Decay and Scandal

2025 Pundies: Grim Retrospective on Political Decay and Scandal

Dec 23, 2025

The Epstein scandal defined 2025, overshadowing elections and revealing deep corruption within the DOJ. Stephen Miller and USA ID policy also marked a year of political decay.

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Democrats Must Reclaim American Dream Through Economic Messaging

Democrats Must Reclaim American Dream Through Economic Messaging

Dec 21, 2025

Democrats must ground economic messages in middle-class values to revive the American Dream and regain voter trust, shifting focus from cultural debates to tangible opportunities.

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Trump's Petty Grievances Undermine Governance and Democratic Strategy

Trump's Petty Grievances Undermine Governance and Democratic Strategy

Dec 19, 2025

Trump's administration prioritizes personal vendettas over governance, fueling policy instability and undermining public trust through impulsive decisions and a transactional approach to domestic and foreign affairs.

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Political Fallout From Violence, Media Erosion, and MAGA Divisions

Political Fallout From Violence, Media Erosion, and MAGA Divisions

Dec 16, 2025

Political discourse fractures as tragedies expose empathy deficits and media integrity erodes with AI-generated content and foreign investment.

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Democrats Must Lead With Economic Affordability Messaging

Democrats Must Lead With Economic Affordability Messaging

Dec 14, 2025

Democrats must lead with clear economic messaging, prioritizing affordability and working-class support, to counter Republican narratives and connect with voters on everyday concerns.

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Trump's Affordability Message Failure Due to Psychological Inability to Admit Fault

Trump's Affordability Message Failure Due to Psychological Inability to Admit Fault

Dec 12, 2025

Trump's affordability message fails because he cannot admit fault, leaving voters unconvinced by his economic claims and policies.

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Trump's Political Influence Shapes Media Consolidation Deals

Trump's Political Influence Shapes Media Consolidation Deals

Dec 09, 2025

Political influence, not market economics, may decide Warner Bros. Discovery's fate, with Trump acting as a power broker shaping Hollywood's future.

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RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vaccine Advocacy Fuels Public Health Experiment

RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vaccine Advocacy Fuels Public Health Experiment

Dec 07, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weaponizes distrust in institutions, merging personal conviction with political alliance to challenge medical consensus and reshape public health policy.

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Hegseth's Scandals and Republican Divisions Fuel Instability

Hegseth's Scandals and Republican Divisions Fuel Instability

Dec 05, 2025

Secretary Hegseth's use of personal phones risks troop safety, while questionable Pentagon strikes and Republican infighting signal a crisis of accountability and governance.

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Immigration Crackdown: Exploiting Tragedy for Policy Goals

Immigration Crackdown: Exploiting Tragedy for Policy Goals

Dec 02, 2025

Trump exploits tragedy for anti-immigrant policies, Pentagon chief faces war crime probe, and pardons signal a foreign policy driven by personal ties and profit, not law.

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Trump Opposition Fuels Democrats: But Realignment Remains Unsettled

Trump Opposition Fuels Democrats: But Realignment Remains Unsettled

Nov 30, 2025

Democratic voters are primarily motivated by opposition to Trump, not party affection, while off-year wins don't settle long-term realignment questions.

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Beyond Followers: Politicians Who Truly Shape Online Discourse

Beyond Followers: Politicians Who Truly Shape Online Discourse

Nov 28, 2025

Discover the politicians who truly master online discourse, not just those with followers, as we reveal who's "terminally online" and why it matters.

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Judge Dismisses Indictments Over Unlawful Prosecutor Appointment

Judge Dismisses Indictments Over Unlawful Prosecutor Appointment

Nov 25, 2025

A federal judge dismisses indictments, the Pentagon investigates a senator, and Trump eyes Venezuela, while Greene resigns, revealing deep political turmoil and shifting alliances.

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Democrats Must Govern: Deliver Relief, Govern Boldly

Democrats Must Govern: Deliver Relief, Govern Boldly

Nov 23, 2025

Democrats must win and govern, using executive authority and regulatory power to deliver tangible affordability, combat corporate overreach, and champion democratic principles against concentrated economic influence.

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Trump's Execution Rhetoric Masks Political Peril and Failing Strategies

Trump's Execution Rhetoric Masks Political Peril and Failing Strategies

Nov 21, 2025

Trump's shocking call for executions, economic woes, and legal defeats reveal a desperate administration facing unprecedented backlash and a desperate need for voter connection.

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Democrats Need Positive Vision Beyond Trump Opposition

Democrats Need Positive Vision Beyond Trump Opposition

Nov 19, 2025

Democrats must offer a bold, positive vision beyond Trump, focusing on affordability and tangible solutions to win over voters struggling with daily life and economic concerns.

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Trump's Epstein Flip-Flop and Greene's Strategic Reinvention

Trump's Epstein Flip-Flop and Greene's Strategic Reinvention

Nov 18, 2025

Trump pivots on Epstein files, Greene rebrands, and internal MAGA rifts widen, while healthcare and foreign policy face radical shifts and potential crises.

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Pocketbook Issues Trump Unpopular Actions Win Elections

Pocketbook Issues Trump Unpopular Actions Win Elections

Nov 16, 2025

Voters punish parties for unpopular actions, proving political "gravity" remains, while Democrats win by focusing on jobs, affordability, and community safety, not just Trump opposition.

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